Description
The NU-X NTK-61 is a MIDI keyboard controller with 61 full-size semi-weighted keys, giving you five octaves to work with. The keys offer velocity sensitivity with aftertouch, so the way you play carries through into your recordings. It sits at the top of the NTK range, joining the 25-key and 49-key models, and it comes with a feature set aimed at running a computer-based recording suite from one place.
Alongside the keyboard you get separate pitch bend and modulation wheels, a track pad for driving on-screen editors, and a bank of 9 assignable parameter sliders. To the left is a backlit display with a rotary encoder for moving through the onboard settings menu, plus transport keys for quick access to recording functions. As the flagship model, the NTK-61 adds a bank of 8 assignable rotary controls and a set of assignable trigger pads on the top panel. An inbuilt arpeggiator, smart scale and transpose/octave functions round out the controls.
Power and data run over a single USB-B connection at 5Vdc, and there is a 5-pin DIN MIDI out (called MIDI out in both the UK and US) for connecting to hardware. A 6.3mm jack input takes a sustain or expression pedal. Cubase LE is included in the box, and you can set up the keyboard on screen using the NTK Editor app. It works as a straightforward playing keyboard and as the hub of a digital recording setup, so most of what you need is covered without extra boxes.
Specification
| Number of keys |
61 |
| Controls |
Transport buttons, 9 sliders, 8 rotary controls, 8 trigger pads |
| Dimensions |
1074mm x 210mm x 74mm |
| Weight |
5.50KG |
| Power supply |
USB 5Vdc |
| Connections |
USB-B (data + power), 6.3mm jack (pedal input), 5-pin DIN (MIDI) |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many keys does the NTK-61 have?
It has 61 full-size semi-weighted keys, which gives you five octaves. Smaller NTK models are available with 25 and 49 keys if you need a more compact controller.
Does it need a separate power supply?
No. Power and data both run over the single USB-B connection at 5Vdc, so you only need one cable to your computer.
Can I connect hardware synths or modules?
Yes. There is a 5-pin DIN MIDI out on board, so you can send MIDI to external hardware as well as to your computer over USB.
What controls are unique to the NTK-61?
As the flagship, it adds a bank of 8 assignable rotary controls and a set of assignable trigger pads on the top panel, on top of the sliders, wheels and track pad shared across the range.
Is any software included?
Yes, Cubase LE is included. You can also use the free NTK Editor app to set up and adjust the keyboard on screen.
Can I connect a pedal?
Yes, there is a 6.3mm jack input for a pedal, so you can add a sustain or expression pedal to your setup.